Dutch-born Jewish resistance fighter risked her life carrying messages under false identity during World War II and later became a BBC journalist; she survived the Ravensbrück concentration camp and dedicated her life to Holocaust remembrance

Once a carefree post-army escape, Thailand has become a refuge with emotional weight for Jews grappling with war in Israel; led by Chabad’s Rabbi Yosef Kantor, the community is growing, adapting and building a new Jewish center where faith meets resilience

This week’s Torah portion reminds us that Noah’s righteousness shone in a world without moral boundaries; as in his time, we live amid confusion and corruption, where standing for truth, faith and ethical clarity remains the greatest act of courage

Recent European high school graduates, mostly from France, receive emotional welcome as they begin pre-army academy in Ashdod; program supports Hebrew learning, cultural integration and military preparation for meaningful IDF service

Smuss, one of the last survivors of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, used painting to process trauma; he spent his final decades in Israel sharing his story and educating younger generations with courage, creativity and humor